South African Civil Aviation Authority

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1. PROFESSIONAL AVIATION NURSE
2. AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR: GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS
3. AVIONICS INSPECTOR: GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS
4. AIRWORTHINESS: AIRCRAFT INSPECTION 
5. INSPECTOR: FLIGHT OPERATIONS (GENERAL AVIATION ORGANISATIONS) 
6. ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
7. LEGAL ADVISOR: REGULATION DEVELOPMENT
8. SUB-EDITOR

PROFESSIONAL AVIATION NURSE

Reference Number

ProfNurse2024

Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Assist in the development and updating of regulatory standards, oversight on medical equipment, and presentation to related aviation medical boards / committees.

Provision of medical care

• Assesses illness or injuries during the flight
• Devise a plan to provide the appropriate treatment needed to get patients to their destination safely.
• In a non-trauma situation collects and keeps track of paperwork and physician instructions for the duration of the flight 

Participation and coordination Medical Certification Processes and procedures

• Prepare Power point preparation of the complicated medical cases for the Aeromedical Committee
• Assist Medical Assessors with the preliminary drafting of the Aeromedical Committee Minutes
• Facilitate the verification of medical examiners conducted by Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (Cabin Crew & Recreational Pilots)
• Assist Medical Assessors with drafting of legislation (contributions) applicable to Part 67 Regulations
• Assist Medical Assessors in the preparation and monitoring of the progress of medical appeals
• Responsible for the application of the safety management processes applicable to medical certification (Inflight Incapacitation)
• Participate in the enforcement of processes applicable to medical certification processes
• Conduct research to analyse trends and with implementation of aviation safety intervention strategies 

Facilitation and coordination of activities related to the oversight of Part 64 & 138

• Update the First Aid Curriculum applicable to Cabin Crew (Part 64)
• Review regulations and technical standards and participate in the facilitation of review workshops
• Draft Master Surveillance Plans Applicable to Part 64 ,138 and 141
• Conduct Initial and Ad-Hoc Inspections at First Aid Training ATO’s and Air Ambulance Operators
• Facilitate the induction of newly designated First Aid Cabin Crew Examiners and Instructors
• Continuous identification of gaps and possible solutions applicable to Part 64, 138 & 141 
• Participate in the enforcement of processes applicable to Part 64 138 and 141

Facilitate activities related to Public Health Risk Mitigation

• Coordinate and present at workshops applicable to the Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation.
• Participate in legislative review applicable to ICAO Annex 6,9,11,14 and 18 and other related requirements
• Draft Master Surveillance Plans Applicable to Part 139, Airlines and Evaluate Procedures

Customer Service and Quality

• Conduct research to analyze trends and with on implementation of aviation safety intervention strategies
• Conduct Initial and Ad-Hoc Inspections in Airlines, Airports ATO’s and other 121 Operators to ensure Compliance to Part 64,139,121,138 ,91 and 141
• Participate in the development of tools applicable to improved customer service

Safety Concerns Resolutions Medical Aspects of Aircraft Accidents

• Ensure that customer queries are resolved within a prescribed period and identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in the quality assurance processes to ensure compliance to ISO 9001, SGS and other relevant legislation applicable to QA.
• Participate in the development of quality assurance procedures applicable to the medical department
• Participate in duties related to resolution of safety concerns and enforcement actions
• Participate in medical aspects related to accident investigation

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• 4 Year Degree or
• Diploma Professional Nurse
• MS suite intermediate user

EXPERIENCE

• 3 Year(s) in Public Health/Emergency/ICU /Designated First Aid Examiner OR
• 5 Year(s) in Corporate or Quality Management Background OR
• 5 Years in Designated First Aid Examiner  OR
• 5 Years in Experienced Infection Control /Public Health /Emergency/ICU Sister /Research

Closing date: 11 April 2024

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR: GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS

Reference Number

SA-187

Description

Assessment, Inspections and Oversight

1. Evaluation and making recommendations regarding the issuance,  amendment and renewal of a Part 96 OC and Part 93 CAOC and the associated operations specifications, and the operator’s competence to exercise the privileges of the certificate;
2. Evaluation and making recommendations regarding the issuance, amendment and renewal of a Part 149 approval, and the competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the approval holder;
3. Evaluation and making recommendations for the initial issue or amendment of an air service license for a Part 96 operator;
4. Evaluation and making recommendations for the approval and acceptance of operators and organisations documentation.
5. Conduct inspections, oversight and surveillance considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
6. Conducting station facility, ramp and base inspections of operators, and any other form of inspection or check considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
7. Making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
8. Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the South African civil aviation law, regulations and technical standards.

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

1. Keep abreast and well informed on matters concerning the safe operation of aircraft and associated legal and policy matters.
2. To be conversant with the area of specialization and seek ways of keeping abreast with developments in the role and associated tasks

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose amendments to regulations, technical standards and procedures to ensure safe operation of aircraft.

Communications and Safety Promotion

1. Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
2. Promote aviation safety by participating in various forums and proposing improvements to aviation safety.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and hold or has held appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineers licence

Minimum Experience:

• 5 Years experience as Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Ideal

• Experience with commercial operation of aircraft 
• Aviation Safety Officer experience 
• Quality Management experience
• Project Management experience

Closing Date: 05 April 2024

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

AVIONICS INSPECTOR: GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS

Reference Number

SA-186

Description

General, Sport and Recreational Aviation Aircraft Inspections (Part 43, Part 44, Part 91, Part 94, Part 105)

1. Conduct routine planned and ad-hoc oversight, surveillance, and inspections, such as the inspection of aircraft and continued airworthiness at an airfield apron, site or base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
2. Conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
3. Advise the operator, in writing, of any significant deficiency, requesting a proposal for remedial action.
4. Conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner.
5. Submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and complete and process on the applicable inspection forms.
6. Conduct investigations and prepare reports as required on possible unsafe or non -compliance of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules.
7. Continuously review the operator’s pertinent documentation (e.g., operations, policies, operating instructions) and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use.
8. Keep appropriate CAA inspectorate staff informed on all aspects of current operations in general; and
9. Perform duties delegated and incidental to the SACAA requirements. 

Communication

• Ensure appropriate communication within SACAA and with external clients.
• Conduct and project a satisfactory and positive image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
• Promote public relations and aviation safety and standards by proposing improvements in airworthiness and maintenance requirements.

Customer Interface

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all customers in dealing promptly with telephonic, mailed, or personal interactions

Legislation Administration

• • Review and approval of MEL’s, AMP/AMS, RVSM, Special Approvals.
  • Conduct compliance oversight, surveillance, and investigations
  • Provide administrative support with information data and records.
  • Keep abreast of and remain proficient in specialist skills, knowledge human factors, regulations, and new developments of                      technology.
  • Process applications and documents and amendments.

General Administrative Functions

• All relevant tasks and responsibilities as specified by the SACAA policies, procedures.
• Report with recommendation and outcomes of all oversight, surveillance and inspections. 
• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.
• Ensure reports are accurate, detailed and submitted on time as required by department and section managers

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and hold or has held Appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence, or an equivalent and related trade in the aviation technical and maintenance environment e.g. Avionic

Ideal

• National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6

Minimum Experience:

• 3 Years experience in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• 3 Years exposure in Client Services

Closing Date: 05 April 2024

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

AIRWORTHINESS: AIRCRAFT INSPECTION 

Reference Number

SA-185

Description

Site Visits and Inspections

• Completion of allocated C of A/ATF inspection applications as per approved procedure
• Provide clients with the required feedback during the completion of all tasks.
• Review AW records of TC and NTCA aircraft as per procedure during C of A, ATF and RLA Renewal process
• Address industry stakeholder problems/queries in and exemplary manner
• Use of the EBS system for completion of all tasks as assigned by M: AR &I
• Enforcement (Grounding) actions taken as sanctioned by Manager Aircraft Inspection & Registration
• Enforcement actions recommended to the Enforcement. Department to be inline as assigned by M: ARI
• Analyse and investigate significant defects discovered in aircraft and determine corrective action to be taken where airworthiness may be affected and correct any trends, where necessary.
• Monitor the implementation of the ADs and/or related SBs issued by the manufacturer (both foreign and domestic) to ensure air operator’s compliance to the continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products with an established procedure to avoid or correct service difficulties.
• Investigate possible violation of the regulations regarding airworthiness and take appropriate enforcement action, when necessary.
• Participate in aircraft review board activities.

Reports

• Report with recommendations on outcome of safety audits and inspections.
• Research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in certification, airworthiness, and maintenance of aircraft.
• Issue special flight permits. 

Communication and Safety Promotion

• Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner.
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders’ safety prerequisites and procedures.

Proposal and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• Grade 12 
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in a related trade in the Aviation Maintenance Environment E.g., Aircraft Mechanic or Structural Worker or Avionic or Radiotrician and Electrician

Ideal

• National Technical Diploma
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years in Aircraft Airworthiness or Aviation Regulatory environment or Civil/Military Aviation experience

Closing Date: 05 April 2024

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

INSPECTOR: FLIGHT OPERATIONS (GENERAL AVIATION ORGANISATIONS) 

Reference Number

SA-184

Description

Assessment, Inspections and oversight

• Evaluation and making recommendations regarding the issuance, amendment and renewal of a Part 96 OC and Part 93 CAOC and the associated operations specifications, and the operator’s competence to exercise the privileges of the certificate;
• Evaluation and making recommendations regarding the issuance, amendment and renewal of a Part 149 approval, and the competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the approval holder;
• Evaluation and making recommendations for the initial issue or amendment of an air service license for a Part 96 operator;
• Evaluation and making recommendations for the approval and acceptance of operators and organisations documentation.
• Conduct inspections, oversight and surveillance considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
• Conducting station facility, ramp and base inspections of operators, and any other form of inspection or check considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
• Making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action
• Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the South African civil aviation law, regulations and technical standards.

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

• Keep abreast and well informed on matters concerning the safe operation of aircraft and associated legal and policy matters.
• To be conversant with the area of specialization and seek ways of keeping abreast with developments in the role and associated tasks.

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose amendments to regulations, technical standards and procedures to ensure safe operation of aircraft.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Promote aviation safety by participating in various forums and proposing improvements to aviation safety.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• Grade 12 (Matric) 
• Commercial Pilot License

Ideal

• Experience with commercial operation of aircraft
• Aviation safety officer experience
• Quality management experience
• Project management experience

EXPERIENCE

• 500 Hours as pilot of civil or military aircraft

Closing Date: 05 April 2024

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Reference Number

SA-183

Description

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Assist Management and the Department in managing the diary, coordinate and schedule departmental meetings and events using the organisation’s electronic tools.
• Prepare departmental documents and reports.
• Collate information for reports preparation.
• Package documentation required for meetings and other departmental engagements.
• Circulate required information and documentation throughout the department and keep accurate record thereof.
• Receive and relay documentation and information to applicable recipients in the department.
• Develop and maintain a proper filing system to ensure accurate retrieval of information as and when required.
• Screen, classify and record documents for easy access and tracking.
• Coordinate functions and meetings for the department.
• Provide administrative support with meetings and other departmental functions.
• Prepare and circulate minutes for departmental meetings.
• Update and circulate for approval information on departmental documentation as provided by the Subject Matter experts.
• Coordinate budget preparation and reporting on expenditure
• Process operation manuals and amendments.
• Arrange domestic and international travel by organising submission approval, allowances, and all travel related logistics.

OFFICE AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Manage the control of all consumables and liaise with the Procurement Department regarding stock.
• Organise requests for assets, their delivery, allocation and management for the department.
• Track and monitor progress on projects and prepare reports thereon.
• Ensure appropriate communication within SACAA and with external clients.
• Promptly deal with telephonic, mailed enquiries or personal interactions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12, with a certificate in Office Administration as an advantage

Ideal Qualification:

• Diploma in Office Administration/Secretary or Office Management 

Experience:

• 1-3 years Office Administration or Secretary

Closing Date: 02 April 2024

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

LEGAL ADVISOR: REGULATION DEVELOPMENT

Reference Number

SA-181

Description

REGULATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROVISION OF LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES

• Vet proposals for amendment of regulations and adhere to deadlines.
• Draft/vet proposals for amendment of regulations and technical standards.
• Draft regulations and technical standards.
• Review final drafts of regulations and amendment to confirm legality.
• Draft Memorandums for approvals of regulations and technical standards.
• Draft any regulations, notices, publications as assigned by LAC.
• Facilitate and monitor the approval process of the regulations and adhere to deadlines.
• Draft Board and Executive Committee submissions, draft monthly reports, analyse exemptions and provide legal advice thereto.
• Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance department when delegated to do so by the Manager: Regulation Development; provide any legal advice when assigned to do so.
• Perform Civil Aviation Regulations Committee secretarial functions as assigned.
• Assist technical Divisions in developing legally sound and concise regulations and technical standards. 
• Manage the formulation and approval of regulations and technical standards through a consultative process with the aviation industry.
• Manage Secretarial support services of the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee (CARCom) and associated SubCommittees, 

DRAFTING OF LEGAL OPINIONS

• Research and draft accurate and legally correct legal opinions.
• Recommend the course of action to be taken.
• Draft and vet legal and non- legal documentation 
• Draft monthly  and quarterly reports to contribute to Executive  management reports.
• Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Department when delegated to do so.
• Provide  general legal services

LITIGATION PROCESS

• Consider the merits of the matter.
• Research the legalities pertaining to the matter and ensure that SACAA is protected against any legal risk that may arise.
• Coordinate, provide assistance to monitor and guide the attorneys in the litigation matters.
• Deal with Department of Transport and Director of Civil Aviation appeal matters and represent the SACAA in the Civil Aviation Appeals Committee.
• Research the legalities pertaining to the litigation mattersand ensure that SACAA is protected against any legal risk that may arise. 
• Facilitate appointment of legal firms following proper procument processes.
• Coordinate, provide assistance to, monitor and guide the attorneys in the litigation matters.
• Facilitate consultations between SACAA employees and attorneys.
• Ensure appropriate way of finalizing legal matters in the best interest of SACAA.
• Ensure consistent update on progress of litigation matters and proper processing and approval of attorney’s invoices.

DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS

• Draft, vet, interpret, and advise on contracts to ensure compliance and protect the interests of SACAA.
• Draft/scrutinise or vet commercial contracts and service level agreements.
• Provide legal support in the negotiation of commercial contracts and service level agreements.
• Providing legal opinions/advice on risks associated with commercial contracts and recommend course of action to be taken.
• Provide legal services in meetings when requested to do so by SACAA Divisions.
• Draft/scrutinise and finalise international agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU)

GENERAL

• Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Division when required.
• Participate in Enforcement and Exemption activities as and when required to.
• Compile reports

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• B Proc or LLB, admitted as an Attorney or Advocate with pupillage

Ideal Qualification:

• Legislative drafting certificate

Experience:

• 3 years Attorney or Advocate with Basic Elementary exposure as Legal Practitioner
• 3 years Legislative Drafting experience

Closing Date: 28 March 2024

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

SUB-EDITOR

Reference Number

SA-182

Description

WRITING AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

• Research, develop, write and edit content for various communications platforms namely:
  • Website
  • Intranet
  • Presentations
  • Public addresses
  • Publications, booklets, brochures, and leaflets
  • Editorials
  • Advertorials
  • DCA communiqués
  • Speech writing
  • All Staff Memos
  • Any other promotional material and company official documentation

IMPLEMENTATION OF EDITING PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

• Initiate and develop the implementation of the official house guide 
• Communicate, inform and educate all employees about the official house style

• Advocate the critical business importance of using the official house style guide and provide support to the organisation in this regard
• Ensure that all written material featured in the various communications platforms above adhere to the official house style guide

EDITING & TRANSLATION

• Edit all written material as listed above as well as Accidents Reports and any other official documentation as and when required by various departments
• Provide proof reading services to various departments as and when required
• Manage the translation of documents from Afrikaans to English or other languages and vice versa
• Assist in the implementation of branding activation including corporate exhibitions, advertising, and publications

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• National Diploma or relevant formal qualification in Communications or Public Relations or Journalism

Ideal Qualification:

• Degree in Communications or Public Relations or Journalism

Experience:

• 5-10 years Corporate Communications
• 5-10 years Writing and Editing 

Closing Date: 28 March 2024

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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All the best with your applications.